Global IT Director R&D (CIO leadership teammember)

Are you ready to shape the future of digital transformation at dsm-firmenich? Within our Animal Nutrition & Health team, we're looking for a dynamic Global IT Director R&D to lead the digital strategy for our Precision Services business line and our Science & Research (S&R) organization.

As a visionary in your field, you'll collaborate with stakeholders across these two domains to simplify and innovate our business processes. Your role will be pivotal in translating business ambitions into a multi-year Digital & Tech (D&T) strategy, ensuring we deliver tangible value.

Responsibilities

• Stakeholder Engagement : Be the strategic entry point between precisions services & S&R; and D&T organization. Collaborate with business leaders to drive, define, prioritize, and shape the digital portfolio.
• Digital Strategy & Transformation : Turn business strategy into a comprehensive D&T portfolio. Identify opportunities for digital transformation that add business value and align strategic priorities.
• IT Roadmap : Oversee the portfolio of digital products and services. Make strategic decisions on resource allocation, investment, and prioritization to maximize impact.
• Financial Management : Manage the financial aspects of the portfolio, including budgeting, forecasting, and cost control, to ensure profitability and ROI.
• Business Capability Management : Partner with business leaders to assess and plan the D&T capabilities and skills needed for success.

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Application process

Please apply online by uploading your CV on our career portal.

If you have any questions about the recruitment process, please reach out to Manuela Arnold ( )

About ANH

ANH, in the process of separating from dsm-firmenich, is a global leader in animal nutrition and health, as well as vitamins, carotenoids, and aroma ingredients - driven by its strong purpose : feeding the planet without costing the earth. Together, we make it possible.

About DSM-Firmenich

At dsm-firmenich, we don’t just meet expectations – we go beyond them. Join our global team powered by science, creativity, and a shared purpose : to bring progress to life. From elevating health to making fortified food and sustainable skincare, the impact of your work here will be felt by millions – every single day. Whether it’s fragrance that helps you focus, alternative meat that’s better for the planet, or reducing sugar without losing flavor, this is where you help shape the future of nutrition, health, and beauty for everyone, everywhere. And while you’re making a difference, we’ll make sure you’re growing too. With learning that never stops, a culture that lifts you up and the freedom to move across businesses, teams, and borders. Your voice matters here. And your ideas? They’re essential to our future. Because real progress only happens when we go beyond, together.

Inclusion, Belonging and Equal Opportunity

At dsm-firmenich, we believe being a force for good starts with the way we treat each other. When people feel supported, included, and free to be themselves, they do their best work – and that’s exactly the kind of culture we’re building. A place where opportunity is truly equal, authenticity is celebrated, and everyone has the chance to grow, contribute, and feel they belong. We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we’re serious about making our hiring process as fair and inclusive as possible. From inclusive language and diverse interview panels to thoughtful sourcing, we’re committed to reflecting the world we serve. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds — no matter your gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or anything else that makes you, you. And if you have a disability or need any support through the application process, we’re here to help – just let us know what you need, and we’ll do everything we can to make it work.

Agency statement

We’re managing this search directly at dsm-firmenich. If you’re applying as an individual, we’d love to hear from you. We’re not accepting agency submissions or proposals involving fees or commissions for this role.

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